Category Archives: Election

ERYC Election Nomination Forms Submitted

This afternoon Ruth and I went to County Hall, Beverley to submit my nomination forms for the ERYC election in May. As it was my first visit to County Hall in nearly four years, it was lovely to see friendly … Continue reading

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Learning By Mistakes

While recently spending three months on my Buddhist practice in Lumbini, Nepal I was blessed to become mindful of some wonderful Buddhist wisdom. “Don’t carry your mistakes around with you. Instead, place them under your feet and use them as … Continue reading

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ERYC Election 2023 – Prepare To Vote

In the 2019 election for Pocklington Provincial, only 32% of those eligible voted. The three Tories elected squeezed in by just 14 votes with me, standing as an Independent, in fourth place. If residents desire a different outcome this year … Continue reading

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ERYC Election 2023 – Standing For Integrity

I am delighted to confirm that I will stand as an Independent candidate in the Pocklington Provincial Ward at the ERYC Election 2023. Buddhist Five Precepts Like most across the country, I am saddened by the lack of integrity of … Continue reading

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ERYC Election 2023 – Many Hands

In ERYC Election 2023 – Help required I advised that I would be willing to stand in the May 2023 ERYC Election subject to offers of help to deliver leaflets. I would like to thank everyone who has kindly offered … Continue reading

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ERYC Election 2023 – Help required

I have been receptive to Pocklington Provincial Ward residents who have contacted me expressing disappointment in the three current ERYC Conservative Ward Councillors. NB: Pocklington Provincial Ward covers Pocklington, Stamford Bridge, Wilberfoss, Barmby Moor, Sutton Upon Derwent, Newton Upon Derwent, … Continue reading

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A Councillor’s Residents Become Friends

As an Independent ERYC Councillor between 2016 and 2019 many of the residents I was fortunate to be able to assist became good friends. One of these is Graham Baverstock. Graham and I This morning my wife Ruth and I … Continue reading

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Coffee With Mike – Food For Thought

This afternoon I met with former ERYC Deputy Leader, Councillor Mike Stathers at Starbucks. I was interested to hear how and why he rejected the Conservative Party and is now firmly an Independent. Along with Catherine Simpson, Mike is now … Continue reading

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ERYC Councillors – The Exodus Begins

I am aware of numerous ERYC Councillors who will not be standing for reelection in May 2023. Councillor David Rudd After making, what would appear to be a Nazi comment under the influence of alcohol, I am informed that Wolds … Continue reading

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Election Result – Lost By 14 Votes

I have lost the election by 14 votes. I would like to congratulate the three Conservative Candidates who will now represent Pocklington Provincial for the next 4 years. I would like to thank everyone who voted for me and the … Continue reading

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